J-Term

College Search & Selection
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<p>Which schools have something like Williams' J-Term where in January there is a short month-long term where you can do internships, a class, etc?</p>

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<p>I think you’re thinking about the 4-1-4 calendar.</p>

<p>Some colleges have it, like MIT.</p>

<p>Edit: I couldn’t find a comprehensive list, but here’s something from an article (which confirms that ‘J-term’ or Jan bterm is the same as 4-1-4):</p>

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<p>[Shorter</a> considers new semester system - News](<a href=“http://media.www.theperiscope.org/media/storage/paper633/news/2003/10/24/News/Shorter.Considers.New.Semester.System-538791.shtml]Shorter”>http://media.www.theperiscope.org/media/storage/paper633/news/2003/10/24/News/Shorter.Considers.New.Semester.System-538791.shtml)</p>

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<p>This thread also discusses 4-1-4 and schools that have it:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/491618-what-does-4-1-4-mean.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/491618-what-does-4-1-4-mean.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Another good resource students might like:</p>

<p>[Academic</a> Calendars: Information and Much More from Answers.com](<a href=“Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions”>Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions)</p>